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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.12, 1,353.91 and 539.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.12, 1,353.91 and 539.07 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.12 : 1,353.91 = 539.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.12/1,353.91 = 539.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.12x = 1,353.91 × 539.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.12x = 729,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,852.26/981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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